IDA MARIA
Venue: The Academy, Middle Abbey Street
Date: 4th November
Time: 19.30
Tickets: €18.50

Having spent the last few months wowing and wooing festival and radio audiences around Europe with her sweet'n'sexy voice - and sparky, attitude-packed lyrics, gorgeous Norwegian Indie-Pop princess Ida Maria decided to treat Irish audiences to an up-close-and-personal live gig in Whelans on 4th November.

Problem is, she forgot just one little thing. She's bloomin' brilliant! And we Dubs quite like bloomin' brilliant, don't we? Especially when is comes coupled with quirky, cheeky, clever and with voice that falls halfway between "sensual, alluring showgirl" and "naughty kid with her in the cookie jar"!

This summer has seen the Scandinavian songstress' sizzling hit "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" streaming over the airwaves to seduce radio listeners nationwide. So is it any wonder the demand to catch this enigmatically energetic punk-pop pixie was through the roof?

Well, yes - apparently it was a surprise, because it turns out Whelan's won't be nearly big enough to house Ida Maria's ever-growing army of devotees. So she's moved this sure-to-be sensational night to the much bigger Academy instead!

Don't worry if you've already book your tickets for Whelans - they're still valid for the new venue. If you haven't booked your tickets yet though, maybe it IS time to worry - cos they're selling out fast, and this is one show you really don't want to miss.

So book your tickets online now, or from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide - then head to The Academy on 4th November, and ENJOY!

The Academy
57 Middle Abbey Street
Dublin 1